Move by Move
Life Lessons on and off the Chessboard
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Chronicle Books
Published:11th Apr '24
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A little book of life advice drawing on the timeless wisdom of chess from Maurice Ashley, the first African American Chess Grandmaster.
At age thirty-three, Maurice Ashley became the first African American to attain the rank of International Grand Master of Chess. Since that historic moment, he has brought his love of the game to a wide audience as an educator, innovator, and motivational speaker.
In Move by Move, Ashley guides readers through the essential lessons that chess has taught him about life, using both personal examples from his rise from an immigrant kid playing matches in Brooklyn parks to the most rarified levels of competition, as well as insights and anecdotes from fellow notable chess players. In short chapters with practical takeaways, this book reaches from the fundamental to the counterintuitive on subjects ranging from self-knowledge to strategic thinking to the importance of failure. This little book of wisdom is the perfect gift for graduates, chess enthusiasts, and anyone interested in understanding how lessons from the most famous and long-lasting game of strategy can help you reach your personal and professional goals.
“Ashley’s pedagogic expertise makes for elegant and accessible insights, including how to sacrifice valuable pieces to make way for ultimate triumph. Readers need not be chess players to benefit from Ashley’s solid wisdom and inspiring dedication to the game.”
—Publishers Weekly
“A tribute to New York City as a crucible of chess.”
—The Guardian
“Even if you’re not a chess enthusiast, it’s safe to say you’ll come away from this book with a new appreciation for the game and ideas that you can apply to your personal and professional life.”
—New York Post
"With the same deftness and power that he brings to his game, Ashley has distilled chess into a beautiful diorama of invaluable life lessons. The endgame? Wisdom!"
—Rainn Wilson, New York Times bestselling author of Soul Boom
“With this book, Maurice Ashley has added another gem to the literary world of chess. Drawing from his vast experience as a player, educator, and engaging storyteller, Maurice shares valuable insights into the decision-making process, both on and off the board. Whether you’re eager to grasp the fundamentals of chess strategy or seeking to refine your skills, you will benefit from every chapter of this book and find as much passion for the game as Maurice has.”
—Garry Kasparov, Chess Grandmaster and bestselling author of Deep Thinking and How Life Imitates Chess
“A tribute to New York City as a crucible of chess.”
—The Guardian
“Even if you’re not a chess enthusiast, it’s safe to say you’ll come away from this book with a new appreciation for the game and ideas that you can apply to your personal and professional life.”
—New York Post
ISBN: 9781797223650
Dimensions: 210mm x 140mm x 19mm
Weight: 137g
176 pages